[Originally written June 2002] Nearly 25 summers ago my friend Randy and I went with his father to the lake to do some fishing and swimming. The swimming area was close to a boat dock where boats of all kinds were being set into the water. As we were swimming, a Catamaran sailboat was launched and the wind caught the sails and was headed directly toward us. The wind was high so … [Read more...] about Just Kidding!
Action
WHERE IT STOPS!
Seeking to even the score when not treated well is retaliation. Getting back at others and then some (which is often what occurs) is escalation. Where does it stop? A world governed by such action merely continues to feed conflict rather than resolve it. It can only stop (at least in our life sphere) when we choose to respond in a different … [Read more...] about WHERE IT STOPS!
USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)
As noted yesterday, when we are used, abused, and accused, it is generally not a pleasant experience. Still, when we do find ourselves experiencing such in this world, lifting the focus from merely ourselves to how even through those moments God can be glorified, let us press on with that purpose in … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)
A TRUST ISSUE!
There are people who have trust issues. They have been treated in ways causing them to no longer feel they can trust anyone. Such is a sad thing when it comes to relationships. Hopefully we all have some very healthy relationships where we can afford to be vulnerable because we know we are accepted and loved by … [Read more...] about A TRUST ISSUE!
NIP IT!
Jesus instructed. . . “(21) You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ (22) But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother … [Read more...] about NIP IT!
